News Archive 2017

2017

Warrington Way

Dan, Pete, Steve and Tom were first in the Warrington Way Relay race, read more on our results page.


Ring O Fire

Russ and Pete completed the 135 mile Ring O Fire at the weekend and Tracy completed the associated Firelighter ultra, see the results page for results.


Birchwood 10K & Mid-Cheshire 5K

The club was well represented at the Birchwood 10K and the Mid-Cheshire 5K races and a massive 14 PBs were set. At Birchwood the mens team came first and the ladies seconds. Club records were also set by Stephen and Julie. Full results on our results page.


Tuesday Training - 5th June

Tuesday 5th June will be second of our two ‘run the route’ nights over at Woolston Park, SO THERE WILL BE NO RUN FROM BROOMFIELDS THIS WEEK! Meet at the Rangers Hut in Woolston Park at 7:00pm for a normal 7:10 start. See 10K page for location and route.


Bob Graham Round

Congratulations to Richard Bolton for completing the Bob Graham Round. This is a 66 mile circuit of 42 the highest peaks in the Lake District. Richard came home just inside the 24 hour target, a fantastic achievement and one that has hopefully earned him a good rest for a week or two.


Warrington Road Race Grand Prix

Our 10K race will be part of the Warrington Road Race Grand Prix along with races from four other clubs within the town. For more information see our Warrington Running Partnership page



Presentation Evening

This years presentation evening was at the Old Barn in the Grappenhall Community Centre. Congratulations go to April Wilkinson and Tom Greaves for being the individual overall club champions.

Honors

Age Graded ChampionPerry Moore
Women's Club ChampionApril Wilkinson
Men's Club ChampionTom Greaves
F35 ChampionLinda Statham
V40 ChampionJerry Coll
F45 ChampionTarja Barnes
V50 ChampionIan Edge
Lyndsay Scott Summer HandicapApril Wilkinson
Ladies Summer HandicapTom Greaves
Steve Pass Arley MileJerry Coll
Carol Birchenough Arley MileApril Wilkinson
Ladies Winter HandicapElaine Mountford
Men's Winter HandicapAndrew Gerrard
Best NewcomerSean Farrelly
Most Improved RunnerKevin Gillibrand
Club Member of the YearMartin Catterall/Gill Collen
Female Trail ChampionGill Collen
L35 Trail ChampionLinda Statham
L45 Trail ChampionTarja Barnes
Male Trail ChampionRichard Bolton
V40 Male Trail ChampionDan Green
V50 Male Trail ChampionRuss PLatt

Standards

Gold Standard

Pete

  • Christleton 5K 17.04
  • ,Whitley 10K 36.38
  • Wilmslow Half Marathon 1.20.34

Silver Standard

John Walshe

  • Christleton 5K 19.32
  • Sefton Park 5M 33.38
  • Whitley 10K 41.43

Ian Edge

  • Christleton 5K 19.17
  • Sefton Park 5M 33.08
  • Birchwood 10K 43.03

Andrew Gerrard

  • Christleton 5K 20.31
  • Whitley 10K 4.33
  • Wilmslow Half Marathon 1.39.05

Dan Green

  • Sefton Park 5M 33.49
  • Cheshire 10K 41.15
  • Preston 10 Mile 1.08.54

Sean Farrelly

  • Merseyvend 5K 20.07
  • Cheshire 10K 41.45
  • Tatton Half Marathon 1.40.15

Kevin Gillibrand

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K 21.05
  • Leyland Boxing Day 10K 43.43
  • Preston 10 Mile 1.14.23

Steve Thompson

  • Christleton 5K
  • High Legh 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Tom Greaves

  • Lancaster 5K
  • Birchwood 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Dave Ashcroft

  • Christleton 5K
  • Whitley 10K
  • Stockport 10M

Russ Platt

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Birchwood 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Bronze Standard

Steph Foster

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Alderley Edge 5M
  • Wirral 10K

Kate Wakefield

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Cheshire 10K
  • Helsby Half Marathon

Simon Stockman
  • Warrington parkrun
  • Stockport 10M
  • English Half Marathon

Lyn Bridge

  • Merseyvend 5K
  • Preston 10M
  • English Half Marathon

Martin Berry

  • Widnes parkrun
  • Walton Park 5M
  • Run in the Dark 10K(Manchester)

Sue Walters

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K
  • Wirral 10K
  • Liverpool RnR Half Marathon

Linda Statham

  • Sefton Park 5M
  • Preston 10M
  • English Half Marathon

Diane Whitfield

  • WRC Autumn 5M
  • Whitley 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Luke Potts

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K
  • Trimpell 20
  • Manchester Marathon

Jim Haddock

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K
  • Sefton Park 5M
  • Birchwood 10K

Liam Wilkinson

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Whitley 10K
  • Wilmslow Hlaf Marathon

Claire Richardson

  • Port Sunlight 10K
  • Stockport 10M
  • Helsby Half Marathon

Wendy Gidman

  • Hollins Green
  • Whitley 10K
  • Manchester Half Marathon

Denise Grehan

  • Father Collins parkrun
  • Liverpool Spring 10K
  • Trimpell 20M

Steven Nokes

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K
  • Cheshire 10K
  • Helsby Half Marathon

Copper Standard

Roger Knight

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Arley 10K
  • Manchester Marathon

Steve Anderson

  • Warrington parkrun
  • Cheshire 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Lindsey Berry

  • Walton parkrun
  • Whitley 10K
  • Liverpool RnR Half Marathon

Liane Clarke

  • Pennington Flash parkrun
  • Sefton Park 5M
  • English Half Marathon

Alison Brown

  • Wirral 10K
  • Preston 10M
  • English Half Marathon

Alison Lysons

  • Widnes parkeun
  • Blackpool Illuminations 10K
  • Conwy Half Marathon

Sarah Matthews

  • Liverpool RnR 5K
  • Birkenhead 4M
  • Runfest Wales 10K

Alan Grehan

  • Father Collins parkrun
  • High Legh 10K
  • Trimpell 20M

Miranda Newry

  • Mid-Cheshire 5K
  • Manchester 10K
  • English Half Marathon

Warrington Road Race Grand Prix

Our 10K race will be part of the Warrington Road Race Grand Prix along with races from four other clubs within the town. For more information see our Warrington Running Partnership page


Warrington 10K

Warrington Road Runners are pleased to announce that the Warrington 10K will be back this year on Thursday 29th June and will be open for entries shortly. For more information on the 10K please visit our 10K page.



February Training

Tuesdays night route is the Tuesday Winter Route 1

Thursday nights training plan for February on the track can be found here.


Club Dates

The dates for the Presentation evening and the AGM have been set.

The Presentation evening is on the 24th March at the Old Barn, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall. The evening will start at 7pm

The AGM is on Wednesday 15th March at the London Bridge pub, Stockton Heath. Arrive at 7:30pm for an 8pm start. If anyone had an agenda items then please email them to secretary@warringtonroadrunners.co.ukby 4th March.


Beginners Sessions

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Starting on Tuesday 10th January at Broomfields Leisure Centre, we will be running a free 16 week programme ran by qualified run leaders, aimed at getting you up to a 10K distance.

If you are interested in finding out more, then please speak to one of out committee members, visit our Begin Running page or alternatively please look for us on Facebook Warrington Road Runners Beginners & Newbies group for more information.


Past Years:

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012